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Savant original form CGI access

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Determine if a remote host is Savant web server, and whether it is vulnerable to attack

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

A security vulnerability in the Savant web server permits attackers to download the original form of CGIs (unprocessed).
This would permit them to see any sensitive information stored inside those CGIs.

Solution:
The newest version is still vulnerable to attack (version 2.1), it would be recommended that users cease to use this product.

Additional information:
http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/Savant_Webserver_exposes_CGI_script_source.html

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1313

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 SecuriTeam

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